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Against Apion (Book-I)

Against Apion (Book-I)

Flavius Josephus

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
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Historia
ISBN:
9789354845925
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A sharp, enduring reply to slander, and a window into the ancient world that still speaks to us today. Against Apion opens a dialogue across centuries, blending rigorous argument with vivid Greco-Roman rhetoric.This is more than a polemical defence of Israelite heritage; it is a braided text of ancient history treatise, classical philology essay, and religious apologetics. Josephus offers jewish history arguments with care, challenging pagan misrepresentations while situating first century ce debates in a Roman Judea context. Readers encounter a lucid, accessible synthesis of critical analysis, persuasive rhetoric, and historical insight that will resonate with both the curious lay reader and the scholarly cohort.Its literary and historical significance endures: a cornerstone for studies in ancient apologetics and worldviews, a masterclass in how to marshal evidence across cultures, and a testament to the craft of argument in a classical framework. For today’s audiences, the work reveals how later generations read antiquity, while for collectors it stands as a carefully restored artefact of a long conversation about faith, identity, and empire.Selling points: Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure. Perfect for university course text use, scholarly readership, and anyone drawn to ancient history, Greco-Roman rhetoric, and the art of defending a people’s heritage.

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